Cheap Laptops GRID

These days, there's an overwhelming amount of affordable laptop computers to choose from. Whether you're looking for a compact 2-in-1 or a large-screen desktop replacement, we'll help you find the perfect pick for your needs. Bonus: All our favorites are under $500!

The Acer Aspire E15 is the best affordable laptop for most buyers. It has a solid set of specs, top-notch performance, and great battery life (up to 13.5 hours) for less than $400. The full-size notebook also gives you the option to upgrade some of its key components down the line. It has an all-plastic body with basic design, so you'll be paying for internal components here, not looks.

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The ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 is our favorite Chrome OS notebook under $500. It has a sharp touchscreen with a 360-degree hinge, plenty of power for a fast and fluid performance, and access to Android apps via the Google Play store.

The all-metal Chromebook Flip has up to 10 hours of battery life, plus a solid set of wired connectivity options. It weighs under 3 pounds, so it's perfect for use on the go.

The Acer Aspire 1 laptop is an ultra affordable pick that's great for web browsing, streaming video at home, and editing office documents. We like that Acer has opted to equip it with a sharp 14-inch display.

Out of the box, the Aspire 1 runs Microsoft Windows 10 S. You can update to full Windows 10 for free if you wish to install apps outside the app store.

The latest member of the Microsoft Surface product family is an ultra compact 10-inch tablet that's a capable Windows 10 PC. A budget of $500 will get you the entry-level Surface Go with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, coupled with a black type cover.

The Intel Pentium Gold processor of the device isn't exactly a powerhouse, but it's plenty capable for web browsing. Like all Surface products, the Go has an elegant design and exceptional craftsmanship.

The Acer Chromebook 15 is the best full-size Chrome OS laptop out today. It offers a great blend of sleek design, great build quality, speedy performance, and compatibility with Android apps via the Google Play store.

Because of its lightweight OS and energy-sipping hardware, the Acer Chromebook 15 has an excellent battery life for a 15-inch laptop.

The HP x2 2-in-1 notebook has a detachable screen, so it can instantly transform from a laptop to a tablet. We like that the notebook comes with a stylus pen, so you can take notes and create digital art.

With an Intel Atom processor on board, this Windows 10 device is best suited for casual users looking for portability. It has fast-charging technology, too, so you can get its battery from zero to 50% in only 30 minutes.

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Stefan VazharovSenior Technology EditorStefan is the senior technology editor for BestProducts.com, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015; He previously covered tech products for GSMArena.com and his work can also be found on Popular Mechanics.